No, LN = Lie Nielsen. The LN 62 is a low angle B/U plane. I like the traditional planes made by Lie Nielsen. Too many doodads on Veritas.

— Steve.

]]>By: Robhttp://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/2017/04/30/plane-iron-camber-part-1-three-guidelines/#comment-247003
Tue, 02 May 2017 13:52:05 +0000http://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/?p=4781#comment-247003Steve, You mean the 62 1/2, the low-angle jack, right? (Why does Veritas come up with these 1/2 numbers for planes?) Yea, I like it a lot too, for the same reasons you state. I’ll have more to say about camber that relates to such planes in the next post.
Rob
]]>By: Steven Herbinhttp://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/2017/04/30/plane-iron-camber-part-1-three-guidelines/#comment-247001
Tue, 02 May 2017 12:54:40 +0000http://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/?p=4781#comment-247001Hi Rob-

I just did 3 things that have really bumped up my planing.

First, I decided to concentrate on using my LN 62. I find that concentrating on using this plane, getting my body mechanics in tune with it, notches me up.

Second, I put a nice, gently camber on my A-2 blades, using the Eclipse jig. It has made me more careful about the sharpening process and finger pressure. Secondary bevel of 30 degrees.

Third, I put a 45 degree secondary bevel on one of my 62 blades (I have a lifetime supply — long story). This allows me to plane Sapele (my favorite furniture and box wood) without tearout. I’m sure it’s a combination of the angle, careful sharpening and cambering.

It’s not that I dislike the LN #4 or any of my other general purpose planes, it’s just so much easier to task blades and sharpen them accordingly on a bevel up. The 62 is a wonderful bevel up.